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LOCAL ANNOUNCEMENTS Arts in the Park Program - Photo Skills Workshops August 15th, 2018 LOCAL ANNOUNCEMENTS Arts in the Park Program - Photo Skills Workshops. Join Yellowstone park photographer, Jim Peaco, at Arch Park Pavilion on August 21, and on the lawn adjacent to the Albright Visitor Center on September 18 from 10–11 AM to learn about how he has approached composition and wildlife photography for over 30 years. All ages, cameras, and abilities welcome. For additional Arts in the Park Pop-up Workshop dates and information visit: https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/ranger-programs.htm. Pints for a Fix! Support the Spay Neuter Project of Park County! Help us ensure that local pet populations are under control. Tuesday, August 21st 4-8 PM. Fundraiser at the Katabatic Brewing Co. in Livingston. For every pint (beer or root beer) ordered during that time, Katabatic will donate $1.00. Stop by! Let your friends know! For rent: one-bedroom house in downtown Gardiner, 227 Stone Street. Available as soon as mid-August. Rent is $1275 per month + water utility bill. Laundry and garage storage on premises. Large back yard. Sign onto lease that runs until May 31. Deposit of $1275 and last month's rent required. Please contact Josh Mahan at 406-223-7730 to get an application. Not pets, no smokers. References required. Thanks! Colorquest Inc offering painting, wallcovering, and drywall services to the Gardiner and Paradise Valley area. References and estimates upon request. Contact Dan Hansen 406-224-5632 for more information. I am a buyer of Montana history. Maps, Yellowstone Park, Tokens, Beer Trays, Mining Ribbons, Horr MT, Books, Old Montana signs and plenty more. Contact David at 579-3500 or [email protected]. Log Cabin Café + B/B in Silver Gate near Lamar. Since 1937. Delightful homemade meals. Unforgettable original dining room. Local/eco selections. Silvergate, Yellowstone NE. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner+Cabins. 5:30am-10pm daily. thelogcabincafe.com / 406 838 2367 / [email protected]. Notice: The Gardiner Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors August meeting has been cancelled. Regular meetings will resume September 20th upstairs at the Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center at 216 Park Street. Thank you. The next CVB Meeting will be held at 4:30pm on Thursday, August 16th upstairs at the Visitor Information Center located at 216 Park Street. Public Welcome. The Gardiner Chamber of Commerce serves our community through developing local tourism while endorsing the stewardship of the Yellowstone Ecosystem. FOR SALE *1994 Kit Sportmaster Travel-Trailer 27’, $3500 obo. Sun-kissed exterior, lovingly cared for interior. Includes sway bars & hitch. No leaks! Everything works! *2008 Yamaha WR250X Dual-Sport Motorcycle, $3500. Lots of extras, including hitch-mounted carrier. *8’x5’ Utility Trailer with Back Gate/Ramp, $250 obo. Email: [email protected]. Moving Sale: Saturday, August 25, 9am-2pm at Sphinx Mobile Home Park, Basketball Court; ~ MM 10.5 on 89 S. Plenty of unique items priced to sell: household items, books, fabrics/sewing, knick-knacks, camping, tools, Queen size futon style bed; barrel stove for a shop. Free - Green sofa hide-a-bed; Come pick it up. Comfortable couch and bed; upholstery has a few cat scratches. Marcia 848 7870. Yellowstone experiences fifth busiest July on record MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – The park hosted 940,563 visits in July 2018 which makes it the fifth busiest July on record So far in 2018, the park has hosted 2,322,270 visits, up slightly from the Year-to-date Recreation same period last year. The list below shows the trend over the last five Visits (through July) years. Year-to-date visitation in 2018 is 19 percent higher than five years ago in 2014. 2018 – 2,322,270 2017 – 2,316,542 The continued high level of visitation in the park underscores the im- 2016 – 2,427,988 portance of planning a Yellowstone adventure ahead of time. Visitors 2015 – 2,279,557 should anticipate delays or limited parking at popular destinations, and 2014 – 1,943,682 check road conditions on the park’s website before they arrive. More data on park visitation, including how we calculate these numbers, is available on the NPS Stats website. Gardiner, Montana—Upcoming Events Local Food Challenge Celebration August 24 Big Bear Stampede September 8 Bear Creek Council Film Fest September 20 FOR DETAILS AND MORE INFORMATION, VISIT: www.visitgardinermt.com/events-blog/events 2 3 HELP WANTED Join the Gardiner Market staff full-time as an Assistant Manager–Front End or as a Grocery Clerk! Full-time positions include performance bonuses and a discount on groceries and general merchandise. For a detailed job description and to apply, visit www.coolworks.com/gardiner-market/jobs or request an application at the Gardiner Market. Yellowstone Gifts & Sweets is looking for a year round Retail Associate. Full time work and benefits available. Part time associate position available also! Seek out general & retail manager!! Yellowstone Super 8 has new openings for full and part time front desk. If your Super power is customer service, please apply at 702 Scott Street West in Gardiner or P.O.Box 739, Gardiner, MT 59030 or [email protected] Gardiner Public School is looking for applicants for the following positions: Head Jr. High Volleyball Coach, Assistant H.S. Girls Basketball Coach, Substitute Teachers, and Substitute Route Bus Drivers. Anyone interested in any of these positions, please send your letter of interest to Mike Baer, Principal ([email protected]) or Randy Russel, Superintendent ([email protected]). Any questions, call the school at 848-7563. Hotel in Gardiner is seeking FT & PT housekeeping help to start immediately. Email applications to [email protected]. Walk in applications available 10am-5pm at 310 Scott Street West. Gold Strike Gifts is looking for an experienced Sales Associate. Must be willing to work flexible shifts, splits-- & some AM & PM. Please apply in the Business Office above the Gift Shop before 11 am Monday -Friday or call 406-848-7220. Housing possible. The Best Western is accepting applications for guest Room Attendants & Front Desk. Please apply at the Front Desk or call 406-848-7220. Housing possible. Help Wanted the Rusty Rail Lounge is accepting applications for bartender positions. Both day and night po- sitions available. Please apply in the business office above the Gold Strike Gift Shop before 11am Monday-Friday or call 406-848-7220. Housing possible. The Yellowstone Mine Restaurant is accepting applications for the following positions: * Hostess * Cocktail Wait * Wait Staff * Bussers * Dishwashers & * Cooks. Both morning & night positions are available. Please apply in the Business Office above the Gold Strike Gift shop before 11am Mon - Friday or call 406-848-7220. Housing possible. 4 Glacier Park Fire Update Following lightening activity the night of August 11, three new fire Evacuations are in effect for starts were discovered. Interagency firefighters and aviation resources Lake McDonald Lodge, North are responding. Lake McDonald Road, and the Avalanche and Sprague • The Heavens Sake Fire, below Heavens Peak is visible from the Campgrounds. The Going-to-the Going-to-the-Sun Road. -Sun Road is closed between the • A fire has been spotted on Numa Ridge. foot of Lake McDonald (near • The Howe Ridge Fire, at the head of Lake McDonald, is the most Apgar) and Logan Pass. Fire visible of the three. Inciweb Howe Ridge Fire page Information: (406) 888-7077. All three fires are being attacked with appropriate measures for the terrain and location, including smoke jumpers, CL-215 super scooper planes, helicopters, and ground resources. Several trails and roads in the effected areas have been closed and an evacuation order is in place for the area from the road closure at the foot of Lake McDonald to Logan Pass. Updated information on trail clo- sures and road status is available on the park website. The Howe Ridge Fire burning in an area previously burned by the Robert Fire in 2003. Photo Courtesy of NPS. 5 Bacon Rind Fire grows over the weekend: area closure in effect. • Warm temperatures, drier air, and higher winds last weekend fueled growth on the Bacon Rind Fire to 1,321 acres. • An area closure in the northwest corner of the park is in effect, impacting all park trails in that area. Trail status can be found in the park’s Backcountry Situation Report. • All roads and visitor facilities in the park and surrounding communities remain open. • Fire growth is expected to be moderate this week due to lower temperatures and increased moisture. • Up-to-date fire information can be found on InciWeb. • A public fire information phone line has been established at 406-640-3048. New fire start detected south of Heart Lake • The Basin Creek Fire was detected on August 10th and is 0.2 acres burning in a forested area 5 miles south of Heart Lake. • A photo of the Basin Creek Fire is attached. • The fire has prompted precautionary closures of some backcountry sites. Check the Backcountry Situation Report for details. Basin Creek Fire 6 7 8 Yellowstone’s fire danger REAL ESTATE raised to VERY HIGH • The park-wide fire danger level for Yellowstone For Sale: Potential is now very high. • There are currently no fire restrictions in the Employee Housing! park. As always, campfires are only permitted Sphinx Mobile Park #8. in fire rings in campgrounds and some back- $49,500. Double Wide country campsites. All campfires must be cold to the touch before abandoning: soak, stir, feel, 24’x56’, with out building & repeat. grow boxes. Three bedroom, • Read more about current conditions in Yellow- two baths, wood stove, large stone. decks. Contact Edwin John- son, Land Brokers Realtors, 848-7265 or cell 223-0796. A Message from Smokey the Bear for Kids www.smokeybear.com Forests are amazing places covering almost a third of the Earth's land, including over 700 million acres in the United States (that’s about 529 million foot- ball fields!).
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